While there was fanfare around the couple for some time, it eventually died down as the happy pair went on with their lives.

Before last November, Markle was a well-known actress, but now she is a household name, with bets on for an imminent royal wedding. Yet, she is still shrouded with mystery.

Who is the 36-year-old that has stolen Harry's heart? Here are seven things you might not know about Meghan Markle:

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1. She met Harry through his old school friend

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The "Suits" actress is close friends with designer Misha Nonoo who was married to Alexander Gilkes, one of Harry's old school friends. Gilkes has many ties to the Royal Family as he attended Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in 2011 and also employed Princess Eugenie for a time.

The pair were reportedly introduced and the rest, as they say, is history. Who needs Tinder when you have friends in high places?

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2. Meghan is not her birth name

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Like her character on "Suits," Meghan's real name is Rachel — so her full name is Rachel Meghan Markle. Markle has never revealed whether she has always gone by her middle name or if it is a stage name.

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3. She was the most-Googled actress of 2016

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While this will probably come as no surprise, once it was revealed the pair were dating, those who hadn't seen "Suits" needed to know everything.

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4. She’s best friends with Serena Williams

The unlikely pair met playing a charity football match and now Markle makes sure to support her pal at grand slams. Who knows, Serena might even be standing next to Meghan at the end of the aisle if wedding bells are to come…

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5. She was a "Deal or No Deal" girl

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Before her big break on "Suits," Meghan was a "briefcase girl" on "Deal or No Deal." Hard work really does pay off.